Sen. Tammy Baldwin has made LGBTQ+ history multiple times throughout her political career. In 1998, she became the first openly LGBTQ+ non-incumbent to be elected to the House of Representatives. And in 2012, she became the first openly LGBTQ+ person to be elected to the Senate.
Now, with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and Sen. Laphonza Butler both not running for reelection, Baldwin could become the only openly LGBTQ+ person in the Senate next term—if she's reelected this November.
This Pride Month, ELLE.com spoke to Baldwin about her trailblazing career, political leadership on crucial LGBTQ+ issues, and high-profile Senate race, as Wisconsin is seen as one of the crucial swing states that will decide control of the Senate and the White House. "I'm a strong believer that a seat at the table matters, that we're better governed when we have legislatures that reflect the composition of the U.S. and our constituencies," Baldwin tells ELLE.com. "There's an old expression that if you're not in the room, the conversation's about you, but if you're in the room, the conversation is with you." Here, the senator and candidate goes deep on representation, legislation, and her own determination. |
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